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FINAL PROGRAMME OF THE WORKSHOP

 

ACTIVITY

SPEAKER

TUESDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 1998

2100 hours

Pre-workshop Meeting of Speakers and Group Facilitators in Order to Fine-tune Workshop Aims, Brainstorming Techniques and Reporting

 
     

WEDNESDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 1998

0830-0900 hours

Registration

 

0900 hours

Introduction to ESCORENA/SREN and Working Group on Research Methodologies in Organic Farming

R. Krell (FAO)

0920 hours

The Position of the Government of Switzerland on R&D in Organic Farming

J. Morel (BLW)

0940 hours

The Role of CIHEAM in the Development of OF in Mediterranean Countries

Mr Sisto (CIHEAM/IAM - IT)

     

PART I - A REVIEW OF CURRENT R&D IN ORGANIC FARMING

1000-1030 hours

Review Paper on the State-of-the-Art of Research in Organic Farming in Europe with Specific Focus on Methodological Problems - Northern Europe/Livestock Based Farming Systems

V. Lund (Swedish University of Agriculture)

1045 hours

Review Paper on the State-of-the-Art of Research in Organic Farming in Europe with Specific Focus on Methodological Problems - Mediterranean Europe/F&V Farming Systems

R. Zanoli (University of Ancona, Italy)

1115 hours

Review Paper on the State-of-the-Art of Research in Organic Farming with Specific Focus on Methodological Problems - Central/Eastern Europe/Arable Farming Systems

C. David (ISARA - France)

1145-1230 hours

Open Plenary Discussion

 
     

PART II - A STRATEGY FOR AN INTERDISCIPLINARY, HOLISTIC APPROACH TO R&D IN ORGANIC FARMING

1400 hours

Holistic Research in Organic Farming: General Overview and Major Loopholes

U. Niggli (FiBL)

1420 hours

The Farming Systems Approach

H. Alroe (Research Centre Foulum - Denmark)

1440-1500 hours

Discussion

 

1515 hours

Bio-dynamic Approaches in R&D

J. Raupp (Institute for Biodynamic Research - Denmark)

1545 hours

Discussion

 

1600 hours

On-farm and Participatory Approach

T. Baars (Louis Bolk Institute - The Netherlands)

1630 hours

Discussion

 
     

PART III - POSTER SESSION ON RECENT RESULTS AND ON-GOING RESEARCH PROJECTS IN ORGANIC FARMING

1700-1830 hours

Presentation and Discussion of Posters

 
 

THURSDAY, 1 OCTOBER 1998

PLENARY SESSION

0830 hours

Explanation of Group Work Technique and Choice of Groups by Participants

 

0900 hours

Review Paper on the Demand of R&D in Organic Farming in Europe

U. Zerger (Sàl/IFOAM - Germany)

0915 hours

Icebreaker Presentation: Mixed Farming on a Bio-regional Level: Current Issues and New Perspectives

U. Kàpke (University of Bonn, Germany)

     

PART IV - BRAINSTORMING ON INTERDISCIPLINARY, HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO R&D IN ORGANIC FARMING "PARALLEL SESSIONS WITH DISCIPLINARY FOCUS"

0930-1230 hours

How to Apply a Holistic/Interdisciplinary Approach to:

  • Socio-economic and Policy Studies (including Rural Sociology and Regional Studies);
  • Soil Science and Nutrient Management;
  • Crop Protection/Plant Pathology;
  • Plant Production and Cultivation Techniques;
  • Animal Production;
  • Food Science, Processing and Quality

 
     

1400-1600 hours

Visit of FiBL

 
     

1615 hours

Meeting of Speakers and Facilitators for Mid-workshop Assessment of Group Work and Calibration

 

1645-1830 hours

Parallel Sessions Continued on Recommendations and Final Statements for Disciplinary Work

 
     

FRIDAY, 2 OCTOBER 1998

PLENARY SESSION

0830-1030 hours

Discussion of Parallel Session Results and Approval of Final Statements and Proposals on Disciplinary Work

 

1045 hours

Mini-lecture: Holistic Approaches to Teaching

J. Hess (University of Kassel - Germany)

     

PART V - BRAINSTORMING ON INTERDISCIPLINARY, HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO R&D IN ORGANIC FARMING "PARALLEL SESSIONS WITH METHODOLOGICAL PLATFORM FOCUS"

1100-1230 hours

How to Apply a Holistic/Interdisciplinary Approach to:

- Laboratory and Field Experiments;

- On-farm Experimental Research;

- Non-experimental Research;

- Development/Extension

 

1400-1630 hours

Parallel Sessions Continued

 

1645 hours

Meeting of Speakers and Facilitators for Mid-workshop Assessment of Group Work and Calibration

 

1715-1830 hours

Parallel Sessions Continued on Recommendations and Final Statements on Methodological Platforms

 
     

SATURDAY, 3 OCTOBER 1998

PLENARY SESSION

0830-1030 hours

Discussion of Parallel Session Results on Methodological Platforms

 

1045-1230 hours

Approval of Final Statements and Proposals on Methodological Platforms

 

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